Victoria "R.M.S. Douro" gold "Shield" Sovereign 1872 AU58 NGC, KM736.2, S-3853B. Die Number variety. Die #81. Salvage...

Description

Victoria "R.M.S. Douro" gold "Shield" Sovereign 1872 AU58 NGC, KM736.2, S-3853B. Die Number variety. Die #81. Salvaged from the "Douro Treasure" (sunk in 1882 off Cape Finisterre, Spain).

Ex. Bentley Collection

On April 1st, 1882, The R.M.S. Douro was hit by a Spanish vessel after a critical mistake. While the crew managed to flee the sinking ships, the Captains and a few other crew members sunk with the treasure. Thousands of coins and gold artifacts were finally recovered in the 1990's, mainly British Sovereigns.

Metal: Gold
Diameter: 22.05mm
Weight: 7.9881g
AGW: 0.2355oz
Melt Value: $934.23
Gold Spot: $3,967/oz (11-06-2025 11:30AM CT)

More information about Great Britain Coins. See also: Great Britain World Coin Nationality.

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